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Hire Marine Engineers: Chief, Second, Third Engineers and ETOs

Find Chief Engineers, Second Engineers, Third and Fourth Engineers and Electro-Technical Officers. The AI reads sea service by vessel type and engine make, CoC class (III/1, III/2, III/3), endorsements and medicals, and checks technical knowledge in an AI interview with real breakdown and safety scenarios.

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Marine Engineers in the database

43Marine Engineers with a CV in the database
42uploaded a CV this month
7took an AI interview in English
5.1 yearsmedian sea service
Most common ranks
  • Electrician8
  • Engine Cadet7
  • Chief Engineer7
  • Fourth Engineer5
  • Third Engineer3
  • Electro Cadet3

A real example of what you see

Second Engineer · Indonesian · 7 y 11 m at sea

Real profile from the database · name, contacts and vessel names hidden · AI recommendation: Positive

AI interview
71/100
English
B1 (56)
Consistency
92%
Credibility
82%

The candidate is an Indonesian marine engineer holding a Class II CoC with significant offshore sea service (AHTS, AHT, tugs). His interview confirms genuine practical competence on auxiliary systems, pumps, and watchkeeping duties. While his English is basic (B1) and the recording was truncated during the conflict question, his operational background and mechanical credibility are sound.

Sea service (from the CV)
Chief Engineer · AHTS3 y 8 m
Chief Engineer · Tugboat1 y 5 m
Second Engineer · AHTS1 y 4 m
Second Engineer · Ro-Ro / Car Carrier1 y 1 m
Chief Engineer · Wind Farm Service Vessel5 m
Documents: 26 found in the CV13 STCW / safety certificates, 3 other certificates, 3 endorsements, 2 medical certificates, 2 passport / visas, 2 seaman's book, 1 Certificate of CompetencyEndorsement expired Jan 2026
Situational questions in the AI interview
Tell me about a difficult breakdown you fixed. How did you find the cause? — adequate
High bilge alarm in the engine room at night. What do you do? — adequate
Two crew members of different nationalities have a serious conflict. What do you do? — weak
Strengths+ Extensive hands-on offshore vessel engineering experience across AHT, AHTS, and tugboats.+ Solid mechanical troubleshooting knowledge for auxiliary engines, cooling systems, and bilge emergency containment.+ High consistency across CV, sea service records, and verbal explanations.
Watch-outs− English language skills are limited (B1) and require simplified questions in technical interviews.− Required multiple prompts to focus on a concrete troubleshooting scenario.− Transcript terminated prematurely during the crew conflict scenario, leaving interpersonal management untested.
Note for the employer: The candidate demonstrated genuine operational familiarity with AHTS and tug engine rooms, specifically Niigata machinery and auxiliary systems. Spoken English is at an operational B1 level, suitable for multinational crews used to clear, direct communication. Recommend a brief follow-up check on safety regulations (MARPOL bilge handling) and crew leadership due to the audio cutoff.

How it works

  1. 1Post a vacancy — freeRank, vessel type, contract, salary and required certificates. It takes about five minutes.
  2. 2See matched seafarers at onceThe AI checks every CV against your vacancy and ranks candidates by match score. Free preview, names hidden.
  3. 3Publish and contactSeafarers apply, you see full profiles, documents and AI interview reports, and request contacts from anyone who matches.

Prices

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$35for up to 10 vacancies
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Questions

Which ranks are included in marine engineers?

Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, Third / Fourth Engineer, ETO, Electrician, Engine Cadet.

How do you check marine engineers?

The AI reads sea service in rank by vessel type, certificates and endorsements with expiry dates from the CV and document scans, and runs a 10-minute AI interview in English with shipboard scenarios for the rank.

How much does it cost to hire marine engineers?

Posting a vacancy and the preview of matching candidates are free. To publish and see contacts: $35 for up to 10 vacancies within 30 days, unlimited candidates.

How fast can I see candidates?

Immediately: as soon as the vacancy is saved, the AI ranks every matching seafarer already in the database. New CVs are matched as they arrive.

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